US Bridges

SR 4015 over Riggles Gap Run

Fair

Blair County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.Nw of Pinecroft · Structure no. 000000000005852

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4015 over Riggles Gap Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4015 over Riggles Gap Run in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,253 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4015
CrossesRiggles Gap Run
Location1 Mi.Nw of Pinecroft
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBlair County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57443, -78.37102
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic3,253 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4015 over Riggles Gap Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4015 over Riggles Gap Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4015 over Riggles Gap Run carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4015 over Riggles Gap Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4015 over Riggles Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.